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Using Color to Increase Participation

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The effective use of color in design has a proven impact on readability, conversion and engagement both online and offline. Sometimes subtle changes in color for headlines and direct response cues can significantly increase a reader's overall impression of the communication.

The Battle Over Sperm

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The case for regulating donor conception and equating it with adoption is starting to look a whole lot like a new frontier in the family-values debate.

Adobe Releases 64bit Flash Player For Mac, Windows And Linux

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Hot on the heels of not releasing a successful mobile version of Flash, Adobe is turning it's attention back to Flash for desktop computers.

Beer Lobby Gives $10,000 To 'No' On Proposition 19 Pot Legalization

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Are beer distributors afraid legally stoned people will spend less money on beer?

A in-depth Review of the Playstation Move - Gets a 4.5/5!

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Sony's foray into the burgeoning motion control arena is finally here, and after a few weeks of testing, we're ready to pass judgment. Of course, the final verdict won't be reached until the full slate of Move enabled games comes out, but even at the onset, Sony has put together a slick and technically proficient peripheral that has a legitimate chance to give Nintendo a reason to peek over their shoulder.

The Facts About Calories

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It's an obsession for some, counting calories! Whether you have a grain of rice or a double double bacon with cheese, calories are inevitable in all foods.

UFC 119 Preview

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Mir vs Cro Cop September 16, 2010 Dr. Americana Mir vs Cro Cop at UFC 119 On September 25th, 2010 Frank Mir and Mirko Cro Cop will step into the Octagon to see who will get one step closer to the UFC Heavyweight title. Mir is coming off a devastating 1st round KO loss to Shane Carwin which sets him back in his quest to fight for the title. Cro Cop, on the other hand, is coming off a high in which he clawed back from a horrible frst round to submit kickboxing ace Pat Barry. A win by Cro Cop could propel him deep into the title mix while a win by Mir will bring him one step closer to his ultimate goal. What makes this fight even more appealing is the fact that both fighters will giving everything they have to move closer to a fight against the Heavyweight champ. UFC 119 will also feature undefeated Light Heavyweight prospect Ryan Bader taking on MMA veteran Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in what is sure to be a stand up fighting clinic. Also on the live card Welterweight bout: Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle Lightweight bout: Sean Sherk vs. Evan Dunham Lightweight bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Jeremy Stephens Preliminary card on Spike TV Middleweight bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Joe Doerksen Heavyweight bout: Matt Mitrione vs. Joey Beltran Preliminary card Lightweight bout: Thiago Tavares vs. Pat Audinwood Lightweight bout: Steve Lopez vs. Waylon Lowe Welterweight bout: TJ Grant vs. Julio Paulino Heavyweight bout: Mark Hunt vs. Sean McCorkle Heres the preview video

VIDEO: Intel Drops Employees Off Buildings. No, really… | Hecklerspray

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If you wield any kind of power in the workplace then maybe you should take a leaf out of Intel's book by strategically dropping unfortunate staffers from a

Spanish Protester Rocket Launcher Fail (Video)

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Spanish miners are on strike over their wages, and with the close attention to detail as displayed here, I can't imagine why they aren't getting raises.

Andrew Wyeth’s Paintings Are an Adventure

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You are in an open field west of a big white house with a boarded front door.

7 Ridiculously Expensive Gadgets You Probably Shouldn’t Buy

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1. Grab a mobile device that everyone can buy 2. Put more precious metal & stones on it than you can count. 3. ??? 4. Profit

12 of the Best and 9 of the Worst Brands Today

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An effective brand isn't just one you can recognize. It should stand for something greater. On the most basic, Marketing 101 level, a brand is the symbol of a company -- a swoosh or a bitten apple -- that requires no explanation. But in the age of social media and free information, a clever logo doesn't cut it, and companies must do more to engage and appeal to consumers.

Tampa Bay Rays Introduce "DJ Kitty"

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Call us bandwagon fans if you want, but Dear God its a cat that friggin DJs.

20 Child Stars Who Have Been Arrested

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If history has taught us one thing, it's that when a child succeeds in the entertainment industry, they'll likely be a complete screw up as an adult.

Joaquin Phoenix: Yes, it was a hoax

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What we all suspected about Joaquin Phoenix for the past couple of years has turned out to be true: he was never genuinely pursuing a hip-hop career, or messed up on drugs, or suddenly incapable of forming a coherent sentence, or totally losing his mind. His behavior since late 2008 has all been an act.

MEH! (PIC)

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Judging by the look on his face, you would think he was watching a scoreless soccer match between Canada and Nicaragua.

Skateboard Graphics That Give You The Creeps

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People have been creating skateboard graphics for years. Graphics usually combine both text and illustrations but its the color that makes them pop. Below are some fine examples of graphics that give you the creeps.

The Most Amazing and Luxurious Treehouses

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Starting with the world's largest and most expensive tree house, the Alnwick Garden house with a building cost of roughly 7 million is a behemoth of a 'fort in the trees' and something that would make any kid scream with joy.

Stewart and Colbert Announce Competing Rallies in DC

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Jon Stewart will hold the Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington DC on October 30 while Stephen Colbert will lead the March to Keep Freedom Alive the same day and place.

How to make your home ready for gadgets of tomorrow

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With smart planning, you can bring similar digital delights into your 1970s ranch home or 1920s bungalow sooner than you might think.

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